A JOB OF WORK BY THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET -

A JOB OF WORK BY THE MEDITERRANEAN FLEET -

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video describes the state of the demilitarized French fleet at Alexandria, highlighting its loss of military capability. It then follows the Eastern Mediterranean fleet as it moves to bombard Libyan frontiers, maintaining vigilance against Italian aircraft. The fleet reaches its target, and American shells bombard Italian positions, demonstrating the continued significance of sea power in the war. The video concludes by reflecting on the changing dynamics of warfare in the Near East.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the condition of the former French fleet at Alexandria?

Fully operational and ready for battle

Demilitarized and no longer a fighting force

Undergoing repairs to rejoin the war

Captured and used by the enemy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary mission of the Eastern Mediterranean fleet?

To transport troops to Italy

To escort merchant ships

To engage in naval exercises

To bombard Libyan frontiers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precaution is taken by the fleet while en route to their objective?

They keep a sharp lookout for Italian planes

They maintain radio silence

They travel under the cover of night

They use decoy ships to mislead the enemy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when reconnaissance aircraft are spotted?

The aircraft are ignored

The fleet retreats to a safe distance

The pom-poms leap into action

The fleet changes course

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of sea power according to the narrator?

It is becoming obsolete in modern warfare

It still holds importance in the changing world

It is only useful for defensive operations

It is less important than air power